A Classy Cass Wedding!

On December 4th, 2010, I was honored to photograph Allison and Justin's beautiful intimate wedding at the exclusive Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, CA.  It was my first time shooting a wedding, and it was an incredible experience. Everyone that I met and worked with that day was very accomodating and helpful.  Big thanks to my friend Kristen, and fabulous wedding planner Sophie Spiers!  The Bride and Groom were the most laid-back couple I have ever photographed.  As we all know, weddings can be stressful, especially if the timeline gets pushed back and you only have half an hour to shoot bride and groom portraits LOL. But nothing ruffled the Bride, who was 6 months pregnant by the way, and looked absolutely gorgeous; I couldn't believe how relaxed she was!  The ceremony was held on the lawn of the resort's Miro restaurant, on the bluffs overlooking the coastline.  Then there was a cocktail hour and a very romantic candlelit dinner downstairs in the wine cellar.  A good time was had by all, including me!  Thanks again for such a wonderful weekend!  Here are some of my favorites!:

 

 

 

 

Anticipating Baby Brooklyn

Had the pleasure of capturing Laura & Greg's pivotal moment in their lives, their exciting pregnancy and anticipation of their baby girl Brooklyn (who is expected to make her fabulous debut late december/ early january!) We personalized the photo shoot by taking some pics in Brooklyn's beautiful nursery, with the ultrasound pictures, and we just had to get that family portrait with the doggies!  We wrapped up at the beach for another glorious sunset and belly silhouttes.  I had so many favorites... it was hard to narrow it down :)

 

 

   

 

 

The Apple of our Eye

Spent the day at Riley's Farm, an apple orchard in Oak Glen, and had one heck of a time snapping away pics of my little guy..... this place has such beautiful scenery and so many photo props! A great family or engagement photo shoot setting if you are willing to drive the 1hr and 15 min to riverside from OC :)

 

{color en vie} hearts balboa island pilates!

My friend Sierra, who owns Balboa Island Pilates, had me take some pics of the studio for her new website.  She is the best pilates teacher by far, and I give her credit for my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy figure.... thanks for always motivating me and pilate-ing my body!
Balboa Island Pilates Facebook page

Brandt Family Holiday Portraits

This is how Jamie & Greg's little guy feels about the holidays: He "likes Hanukkah a-latke!" Get it?!

Here is his James Dean face.... what a budding GQ model in the making!

 

Brandt Family Holiday picture amidst the pretty Fall sunset :)